April 3 - Global freight forwarder Geodis Wilson has named Santiago Jimeno its new managing director of Columbia, effective immediately.
Jimeno succeeds Leif Voelcker who has relocated to India to accept the position of cluster managing director - South Asia.
Jimeno will have responsibility for all of Geodis Wilson's operations in the country and will report to regional vice president - Americas, John Gallahan.
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